Senior Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid (3 days/week in office) About the Role The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing both the accounting operations and financial planning & analysis functions. This position combines traditional accounting responsibilities with forward‑looking financial analysis and strategic planning, reporting directly to the assistant controller with significant exposure to the CFO. What You'll Do Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements Assist FP&A team with business partnering and forecasting Manage and review account reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet accounts and tax requests/payments Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and internal control procedures Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits Review work of accounting / shared services staff for accuracy and completeness Collaborate with IT to enhance financial systems and automate manual processes Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed Who You Are Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA required 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis Big 4 or top 10 accounting firm experience highly preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities Other preferences Familiarity with trade lifecycle and settlement accounting for equities, futures, and options Experience with broker‑dealer regulatory reporting strongly preferred Company Perks + Benefits Performance Bonuses Stock Purchase Options 401k Plan 20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!) 10 Paid Sick Days Pet Insurance Wellness & Mental Health Programs Charitable Donation Matching Daily catered lunch when in the office Full kitchen with snacks and beverages Shuttle to/from Metra 8-12% of base salary discretionary performance bonus We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr tastytrade, Inc.